Betsy Birdsall
Brookfield ,CT
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and routine medical care of small animals especially cats and kittens. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service. Hope to broaden experience and further career and passion in the care of cats, kittens and stray queens by giving back and seeing other parts of the world simultaneously.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Danbury Animal Welfare Society
05.2023 - Current
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health of nearly 100 animals a month.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care for up to 15 surgeries a day.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
Animal Handler
All Creatures Great And Small
04.2018 - Current
- Protect, handle and monitor animals in the entertainment industry via print ads, movies, and commercials.
- Maintains safety standards for animals involved in entertainment work in various settings.
- Assist in training, grooming and presentation of animals for advertising industry.
Veterinary Assistant and Technician
Because4Paws Animal Rescue And Pet Town Veterinary
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Cat/ Kitten Program Coordinator
Because4Paws Animal Rescue
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve foster program adopting out as many as 500 cats and kittens a year.
- Utilized grant writing and fundraising skills to secure additional program funding.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff and more than 50 fosters.
- Received professional training in critical and emergency care for cats and kittens
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.1995
Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts
New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Google Docs and Sheets
- Shelter Manager, Shelter Buddy and Shelterluv Software
- Treatment Administration
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Surgical Preparation
- Medical record keeping
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Anesthesia Administration
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Blood Collection
- Intravenous Catheterization
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Danbury Animal Welfare Society
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant and Technician
Because4Paws Animal Rescue And Pet Town Veterinary
01.2020 - 04.2023
Animal Handler
All Creatures Great And Small
04.2018 - Current
Cat/ Kitten Program Coordinator
Because4Paws Animal Rescue
09.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
College of William And Mary
Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts
New England Culinary Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
College of William And Mary
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